The 5-Minute 'Bata Burn Workout

We're not kidding—5 minutes is all you need for this do-anywhere cardio and strength session

Traveling this holiday season? Toss your resistance band in your carry-on and you're good to go for a workout on the road! Spark your metabolism, burn calories, and maintain strength with this quick and effective circuit routine that incorporates Tabata-style intervals for a major burn in minimum time.

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APlace resistance band on the floor in a straight line. Lower onto all fours with hands on either side of band. Lift hips, rise up onto tiptoes, and step both feet to the left side of band.

BQuickly push off the floor and lift hips up into the air, kicking heels into body as legs jump up and over, landing to the right of band. Repeat, alternating sides, as quickly as possible.

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Lunging Resistance Band Press

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Sets:

1

Reps:

AMRAP for 30 seconds

AAnchor band to a sturdy point (like a doorknob) and face away from anchor, holding ends evenly. Step right leg forward and lower into a lunge by bending both knees about 90 degrees as left arm extends out in front of chest, palm facing down. Return to start; repeat on opposite side. Adjust the resistance as needed: Step further away from the anchor point to increase the resistance, move closer to it for less.

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Driving Squat Jumps

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B

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BQuickly jump straight up and swing arms forward in front of shoulders (still holding onto band). Land in squat position, driving arms back by hips. Repeat, making movements as big and as fast as possible.

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Rear Lunge And Band Row

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Recommended:

Sets:

1

Reps:

AMRAP for 30 seconds

AAnchor resistance band and stand with feet together, facing in toward anchor, holding ends evenly. Step right leg back into a rear lunge, bending both knees about 90 degrees as elbows bend behind body, pulling ends of bands by sides (focus on squeezing shoulder blades back and together as arms row). Return to start; repeat on opposite side.

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Power Scissors

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Sets:

1

Reps:

AMRAP for 20 seconds, rest for 10

AWith resistance band anchored, stand facing away from anchor point, with feet hip width, holding ends evenly. Do a scissor jack by jumping up, landing with left foot forward, right leg back, as right arm punches forward, palm facing down, in line with shoulder. Immediately repeat on opposite side.

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Band Resisted Pushups

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B

Recommended:

Sets:

1

Reps:

AMRAP for 30 seconds

AWrap band behind upper back, holding onto ends evenly (add resistance by wrapping ends around hands a few times), and get into a full plank position with feet hip width and hands slightly wider than shoulders.

B Lower into a pushup, keeping abs tight, without letting hips sag. Extend arms and press back up against the resistance of the band. Modify on knees, if needed.

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Side-to-Side Driving Squat Jumps

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Sets:

1

Reps:

AMRAP for 20 seconds, rest for 10

AWith resistance band anchored, stand facing anchor point, with feet hip width, holding ends evenly. Lower into a squat and drive arms back by hips. Quickly jump straight up and over to the side and land in squat position on one side of anchor, driving arms back by hips. Repeat, jumping to the opposite side of the anchor point.